SENIOR PRODUCTION

Michael Wadham, Director/Choreographer

Michael is, as always, thrilled to be returning for another season with VYT, an organization with which he has built a wonderful and rewarding relationship over the last eight years.  His previous shows with VYT include My Favorite Year, Children of Eden, Les Misérables, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Oliver!, Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Music Man.

Michael makes his living as a Director, Choreographer or Instructor for schools and children’s theatres across the Miami Valley.  He is currently the Spring Musical Director/Choreographer and Drama Club Co-Advisor at Oakwood High School, as well as the Resident Choreographer at Alter High School.  Michael also directs the Dayton Jewish Community Center's Youth Theatre Program. 

Michael would like to credit Kay Bosse and Sharon Leahy for introducing him to the wisdom and insights of Anne Bogart and Tina Landau, Rocco DalVera for teaching him confidence, many delightful and difficult dialects, and helping him unlock the world of Shakespeare, Neil Vanderpool for boundless passion and vision, Pat Carson for the foundation, and his friends and family for encouragement and inspiration. 

Natalie Houliston, Assistant Director  

We are thrilled that Natalie is officially joining the Senior Show creative staff after many years of volunteering as an acting, dialect, and vocal coach, as an assistant choreographer, and an invaluable member of the VYT family.  Natalie brings considerable directing and acting experience, most recently as the Director of student productions as Chaminade Julienne High School in Dayton and The Dayton Playhouse. 

Jim Pera, Orchestra Director

 Kyle Himsworth, Director

 Kyle Himsworth is excited to be returning to VYT this year as Director of the Junior Production.  Kyle is currently a Junior Theatre major at the University of Dayton.  He has performed on the stage of numerous theatres in the Dayton/Cincinnati area including Vandalia Butler High School, The Dayton Playhouse, Muse Machine, The SORG Opera Company, and at UD, most recently as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors.  Kyle has previously worked with Michael Wadham as the assistant director and stage manager for The DJCC’s youth theatre program. Also, this spring, Kyle is very excited to be directing Dario Fo’s political farce “Accidental Death of An Anarchist” at The University of Dayton. He is grateful for the opportunity to be able to direct Seussical Jr. this summer and is eagerly looking forward to starting the process!!   

Allison Eder,  Assistant Director

Allison Eder is delighted to join the creative staff for the Jr. Show!  She is currently studying chemistry and math at the University of Dayton. Allie has been involved with numerous productions in the Miami Valley through the Dayton Playhouse, Vandalia Butler High School, the Victoria Theatre Association, as well as Sorg Opera Company.  She was forturnate enough to sing with the Kettering Children's Choir for several years including a short tour in Europe.  She has a passion for dance, which she is happy to share.  Last year Allison way lucky enough to assist with the Pee Wee production of "Magic in Me."  After growing up in this wonderful organization, she is thrilled to have the chance to give back to Vandalia Youth Theatre.

PEE WEE VYT PRODUCTION

Michael Stockstill, Director

Technical Staff

Tony Fende, Technical Director

Eric Wunderlin, Lighting Technician

 Eric Wunderlin is delighted to be returning for his sixth season with VYT where he's served as the Light Technician as well as the House Manager.  He's particularly pleased that we will be moving to a "real" theatre this year, where the seats are bolted down and numbered and our lighting capacity has increased exponentially! Eric is a student at Sinclair Community College where he's pursuing his passion for History.  

   Board of Directors

President - Sherry Gabert

 sherrygabert@hotmail.com

Co-Vice President - Beth Eifert

   dbeifert@att.net                                                                                                                  

Co-Vice President - Lisa Stempler

 
lisa@vandaliayouththeatre.net

 

Treasurer -  Betsy Friedlander                                                                                                                                                                                 

betsy@vandaliayouththeatre.net   

Secretary - Bruce Brenner                                                                                                 

bruceb@vandaliayouththeatre.net 

 Board Members

 Sandy Spoltman                                                                            

sandys@vandaliayouththeatre.net                                                                    



Wendy Hull

wendyh@vandaliayouththeatre.net

Angie Cheatwood

Tim Bement





Patty Peters

Linda Staub

Carolyn Ricker

jcjear@rickersingermany.com

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Susan Zupp, Emeritus

susanz@vandaliayouththeatre.net

Mary-Eileen Moorman, Emeritus